Newport is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. Newport was named for Newport, Rhode Island. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,989, an increase of nearly 5% over its 2000 population; as of 2019, it had an estimated population of 10,853.
The area was originally home to the Yacona tribe, whose history can be traced back at least 3000 years. White settlers began homesteading the area in 1864. The town was named by Sam Case, who also became the first postmaster.
Newport has been the county seat of Lincoln County since 1952, when voters approved a measure to move the center of government from nearby...
| Ethnicity | Newport | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Newport | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 7.1% |
| Education | Newport | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 25% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 29% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |